Police investigating east side shooting

Anderson city police responded to a shooting at 202 Arlington Ave. on the city's eastside Wednesday night.

Anderson city police responded to a shooting at 202 Arlington Ave. on the city's east side Wednesday night.

ANDERSON - Anderson city police were investigating a shooting on the city's east side Wednesday night.

Police were called just before 9 p.m. to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Arlington Avenue, a few blocks east of AnMed Health in downtown Anderson.

Emergency responders arrived to find Charles Newell, 39, of Anderson, in the front yard of 202 Arlington Ave., suffering from a gunshot wound to the left arm, according to Lt. David Creamer. Newell was taken to AnMed Health around 9:20 p.m. and was conscious and being treated in the emergency room late Wednesday night, Creamer added.

Gun shell casings were found in a neighboring yard — in front of 110 Arlington Ave. — and marked as evidence, but investigators would not comment further. He is not believed to be a resident at either address, Creamer said.

Creamer had no information to reveal about possible suspects or motives, but said the investigation is continuing.